Performance Review: In The Moment After the spectacular opening night of In The Moment finished, I reflected on the performances that impacted me the most. While I will only share the impact of two dances, three particular pieces stuck out to me, and were the most memorable of the night. The opening performance of: King, and the performances of: Velvet Covered in Steel, and What You Came Here For. Each of these dances caused compelling and impacting emotions that left me wondering throughout the end of the night. The first dance of the night, King, was my favorite dance from the showcase. I felt as though the choreographer, Natalie Clevenger, wrote a strong story throughout dance that made me feel connected to both the music and the dancers. …show more content…
The only way the audience had realized the wardrobe malfunction was solely due to the fact that the dancers were no longer in similar costumes. Each male dancer had on black shorts, with either maroon or blue, half skirts, as the solo woman was wearing a black leotard with a maroon half skirt. At the end of the performance, only one male dancer had lost his skirt, leaving him different from the other dancers, though it was not intended. The dancers performed so well that nobody had noticed this happening until after the work had finished. Nevertheless, the colors of the dancers’ costumes had been well complimented by the colors of the lighting. A mostly blue color, with hints of green and purple. The dancers used the depth and width of the lighting to dance throughout the whole space of the stage. At the end of the dance, the men were in multiple places throughout the stage, essentially bowing to the solo female dancer, as she strutted through them and released them to exit the stage. Being the last dancer on stage, the woman set a spectacular feeling to be felt deeply by every member in the …show more content…
These two dancers mirrored each others’ image, and utilized the projection screen that was down. They would touch the screen while making movements, creating ripples and light effects on the screen. More dancers entered stage as another projection screen lowered, this time in the front of the stage. This put one of the featured dancers on one side of the screen, as the other dancers were left behind. The dance ensemble behind the screen, created a picture as though these dancers were behind a tv screen. The solo featured dancer utilized the use of the front projection screen, also tapping and moving it with her dance, as she continued across the stage. I loved the use of both screens, as it really created an interesting point of view and depth to the performance. I felt as though, through the music of various artists, and the choreography of Omar Rivera, that the dance left us all feeling special and powerful. The dancers had also used the effects of stomping and clapping, to create depth within the sound. The women were able to create sharp and precise movements as they clapped, and as the pre-recorded music played intense beats. This gave off a sassy but independent feeling from the women, that overall enhanced the setting of the
I had the pleasure of being in Western Kentucky University Dance Department’s concert, An Evening of Dance. The performance took place on April 29th through May 2nd in Russel Miller Theatre. It consisted of many works from faculty and guest artists. I felt like the concert was a success and that the choreography was all unique in its own way. I enjoyed the pieces that I performed, and the ones that my fellow company members were in. Through the analysis of “Petrichor”, I found that each production and chorographic element plays a large part in the successful outcome of a dance and emotional responses can be evoked by the simplest ideas.
Men in particular responded to José’s dancing because they saw in it freedom, a male passion and strength, that ventured because the partnering role that was found in ballet and had a depth that was conspicuously absent from most Broadway show dancing. Limón’s choreography sought a complete range of expression for both the male and the female body - from strength and sheer physicality to tenderness and gentleness.
I was very reluctant about dancing because I was unfamiliar with Latin dance, but they insist that I participate. The music and dance was not just Latin and Mariachi music. Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop was mainly played. Hours went by and the DJ announced that everyone should return to their seats, the father and daughter dance was about to begin. The pillows of shoes from earlier and a doll was now in the father hands.
From my understanding, I think the presentation was not just choreography. But the dancer to describe the story of the show. Presentation of the choreography, costumes, music and the display device it just not a technique.
There were three techniques I heard at this performance which were back beat, rhythmic contrast, and break. Within “Unsquare Dance”, the bass, played by Carlos Henriquez, provides a steady back beat throughout most of the performance. The accompaniment of the
As a society, we are constantly pairing things together in hopes of enhancing them: apple pie and ice cream, Indians and cowboys, and most relevant to this paper, music and dance. In an art form like ballet, it seems as though music and dance complement each other equally. Truly, it is hard to picture, or perform, a dance without music. However, this may not be the case for music, even if that music is composed specifically for a dance routine. The compilation of the music and the dancing from a scene in the American cowboy ballet Rodeo will be examined to ultimately help us understand they way in which they serve each other as a unit and their ability to function independently.
The push and pull was choreographed beautifully and it was an amazing concept to watch someone hold on to their past. This type of dance is not only beautifully but it conveys a message using the body in mixed postures, opening and closing, advancing but not really ever retreating until the end, using straight pathways because the past is
On November 12, I had the incredible experience of seeing Ballet West’s Production of Madame Butterfly. I am so grateful for this experience because I was the first time I had ever seen a ballet performed. I enjoyed the evening immensely, and hope to be able to attend more ballets in the future.
The performance sets up the scene with the female dancers dressed as prominent women throughout history such as Rosie the Riveter, Nillie Bly, Mother Teresa, Amelia Earhart, and Florence Nightingale. The women take turns in the spotlight, using their movements to tell their story and significance in history. The story of Amelia Earhart was told symbolically through the performer’s actions. The audience are introduced to Earhart’s love of flying and her aspirations to be a renown female pilot through the performer’s imitation as a graceful plane flying across the stage with glee. However, her story takes a dark turn when she embarks on a quest to prove herself as a capable pilot in spite of being a woman. We see her downfall when her character, as a plane, struggles to stay in flight and eventually tumbles and falls, exiting the stage soon after to show her mysterious disappearance during her quest. The performer playing as Earhart succeeded in portraying her story and her downfall. The dancer’s performance as Earhart was followed by another significant performance which was the dance of Mother Teresa, who took the spotlight with her reserved yet expressive dances. During her dance, Mother Teresa made a notable move where she wanders the stage and places a hand on each of the women in a caring way, like a mother would do to her child. This action she performed in her dance
The theatre is full of young men and women. The gas lanterns dimly light the room and the silhouette of a figure can be seen in the shadows of the stage. As she emerges, she is like a dream: a tall, elegant body with a form fitting bodice and tutu. She is entrancing on her tiny pointe shoes as she floats across the stage. Love and passion fill the air as she moves in such a way that is almost magical. The Romantic Ballet Period introduced the aspects of theme, costume, and new technique to the dance world and its influences are still seen in contemporary works in ballet.
During the performance, the principle of spacing was demonstrated when the dancers scattered themselves across the stage and used excellent spacing. As each scene approached, they respectfully stationed themselves in their allotted positions. Never was the stage oddly spaced or bare. Also, the core principle of dance was demonstrated by using rhythm/time. This referred to the speed of moment of the dancers.
The piece was performed in very minimalist staging. There was the use of flashlights and the backdrop was unlit during this specific choreography. Maria I. Garcia did a brilliant job in informing the audience and, in my opinion, challenging the audience to be moved artistically. Garcia had a male dancer, Joshua Archibald, speak to the audience about how the purpose of art was to not only inspire its audience, but to also involve its audience as the choreography was in progress. Along with the staging and lighting for this choreography, the costuming was simplistic. The dancers wore plain white t-shirts and black briefs. Garcia’s choreography did not only stand out to me because she had one of her dancers reach out to the audience and pose a question, but because she used the unique medium of paint in her choreography. As the dancers got through the choreography, which was already ingenious, they proceeded to paint on the white t-shirts worn. Garcia truly did a commendable job in reaching out to her audience and posing a question.
According to Munsterberg’s film theory, the motion picture is an original medium in that it aesthetically stimulates the spectator’s senses. Although both still picture and theatrical play can possibly leave images on the spectator’s retina or brain, each element of motion picture, including camera angle and work, lighting, editing, music, and the story itself, appeals to somewhere more than just the retina or brain— the element of motion picture truly operates upon the spectator’s mind. Speaking of Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, the film unfolds a story of a physically and mentally repressed ballerina’s life. Due to the film’s effective filming and editing techniques, the film successfully increases excitement as well as suspense in the story. Since Black Swan captures not only the real world the ballerina lives in but also the other side of the world the ballerina has within her mind, its spectator would experience a fantastic world where one ballerina lives in two different worlds at the same time.
Also, the performers are constituted with same number of men and women. They imply the importance of equality through the performance. The female and male dancers use the same movements to show that they are equal. The message being conveyed here is important, on the grounds of its social influence and giving the whole performance a deeper meaning. The thing makes dancing different and odd to other occupations is the fact that most famous and well known dancers are mostly females, since on other social circumstances males tend to dominate more realms. Here, besides all the female masters, the male dancers appear as much as the female artists do and they also showcase what they are capable of. As I watched more of the performance, the interactions between dancers and the LED lights became more appealing to me. Dancers use their bodies to interpret the connections between human beings and technology. Moreover, the background music also plays a vital role in the production of this whole piece of art. The tempo of the music, the dance movements, as well as the frequency of the lights going on and off together appeared to the audience as a desirable combination. I love how the dancers do every movements according to the rhythm of the music and how they two fit perfectly. All of those things together made a great show to watch and
While the steps of dancers and the co-ordination amongst the team was being repeatedly rehearsed, the teachers decided upon the dresses, jewellery and makeup of the dancers. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the preparation to the big event.